Poverty Rate in Rockland County, New York
In Rockland County, New York, an estimated 50,345 of 333,726 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Rockland County, New York?
The poverty rate in Rockland County, New York is 15.1%.
- How many people in Rockland County, New York live in poverty?
In Rockland County, New York, an estimated 50,345 of 333,726 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Rockland County, New York compare to the average for New York?
The poverty rate in Rockland County, New York is 5.59% higher than the New York average. In Rockland County, New York, an estimated 15.1% of 333,726 people live in poverty. In New York, 14.3% of 19,185,089 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Rockland County, New York compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Rockland County, New York is 19.84% higher than the US average. In Rockland County, New York, an estimated 15.1% of 333,726 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Airmont, New York 12.8% of 9,871 people.
- Bardonia, New York 7.7% of 3,503 people.
- Blauvelt, New York 6.5% of 4,771 people.
- Briarcliff Manor, New York 6.4% of 7,158 people.
- Buchanan, New York 3.7% of 2,272 people.
Under 18 years
24.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
24.7% of 100 thousand people
Under 5 years
25.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
25.8% of 29 thousand people
5 to 17 years
24.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
24.2% of 71 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
24.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
24.5% of 100 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
14% of 181 thousand people
18 to 34 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
18.8% of 67 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
11.2% of 114 thousand people
60 years and over
8.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Rockland County, New York
2023
8.1% of 73 thousand people
65 years and over
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Rockland County, New York
2023
9.1% of 53 thousand people
White
17.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Rockland County, New York
2023
17.8% of 207 thousand people
Black or African American
10.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Rockland County, New York
2023
10.2% of 34 thousand people
Asian
2.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Rockland County, New York
2023
2.7% of 20 thousand people
Some other race
22.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Rockland County, New York
2023
22.1% of 42 thousand people
Two or more races
14.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Rockland County, New York
2023
14.5% of 29 thousand people
Hispanic
20.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Rockland County, New York
2023
20.3% of 69 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
18.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Rockland County, New York
2023
18.2% of 200 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Rockland County, New York
2023
11.3% of 206 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Rockland County, New York
2023
23.7% of 26 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Rockland County, New York
2023
17.4% of 45 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Rockland County, New York
2023
11.3% of 48 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Rockland County, New York
2023
4.2% of 86 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
8.3% of 156 thousand people
Employed
7.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Rockland County, New York
2023
7.6% of 152 thousand people
Male
7.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Rockland County, New York
2023
7.1% of 79 thousand people
Female
8.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Rockland County, New York
2023
8.2% of 73 thousand people
Unemployed
30.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Rockland County, New York
2023
30.2% of 5 thousand people
Male
39% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Rockland County, New York
2023
39% of 3 thousand people
Female
19% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Rockland County, New York
2023
19% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Rockland County, New York
2023
13.2% of 245 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Rockland County, New York
2023
3.4% of 103 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Rockland County, New York
2023
16.7% of 60 thousand people
Did not work
22.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Rockland County, New York
2023
22.9% of 83 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23% Poverty Rate for single people in Rockland County, New York
2023
23% of 42 thousand people
Male
20.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Rockland County, New York
2023
20.5% of 19 thousand people
Female
25% Poverty Rate for single women in Rockland County, New York
2023
25% of 23 thousand people
18 to 24 years
60.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
60.8% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
12.7% of 8 thousand people
35 to 44 years
38% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
38% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
22.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
22.1% of 7 thousand people
55 to 64 years
19.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
19.9% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Rockland County, New York
2023
20.8% of 7 thousand people
75 years and over
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Rockland County, New York
2023
18.8% of 8 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Rockland County, New York
2023
5.6% of 17 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
26.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Rockland County, New York
2023
26.5% of 7 thousand people
Did not work
37.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Rockland County, New York
2023
37.9% of 18 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Rockland County, New York
2023
16.3%
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